Firm accused of pushing client into ‘hopeless’ proceedings
A disgruntled client lashed out at his former firm of solicitors with accusations it allowed him to proceed with a defence despite knowing his matter was hopeless and ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 25 Jul 2024
Popular weedkiller Roundup not linked to cancer, court finds
A class action that alleged one of the world’s biggest-selling weedkillers caused a type of cancer has failed.
BIG LAW • Thu, 25 Jul 2024
Lehrmann details plans for appeal hearing
New representation and a bid to delay the mammoth costs order for his unsuccessful defamation trial are on the cards for Bruce Lehrmann as he heads into the next stage of ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 25 Jul 2024
Reputation at stake for aspiring lawyer fighting misconduct decision
An aspiring international lawyer convinced a court to set aside a decision of the Australian National University to ban him from stepping foot on campus over misconduct ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Jul 2024
Star Track allegedly told women workers to tolerate harassment, court told
Star Track was unable to convince a court to toss out allegations that it made it a condition of employment for women workers in warehouses to tolerate the exposure to ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Jul 2024
Comcare, lawyers accused of using sex work evidence to intimidate woman, court told
A woman alleged she was sexually harassed and intimidated by the government agency and its lawyers when they included a reference to sex work in court documents.
BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Jul 2024
Letter ‘X’ at centre of lawyer’s fight with former firm
A former principal lawyer and senator who took his former law firm to court over a single letter may soon face a cross-claim.
SME LAW • Tue, 23 Jul 2024
Brisbane firm accused of ‘negligent’ handling of criminal case
A woman levelled several allegations at a Brisbane criminal law firm, including claims her solicitors provided fraudulent information, acted without instructions, and ...
SME LAW • Tue, 23 Jul 2024
Judge accused of corruption by ousted solicitor, fake lawyer
The ongoing saga triggered by a fake lawyer’s alleged threats, an ousted solicitor and the law firm they operated has been derailed by yet another attempt to have the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Jul 2024
